A project management software featuring Critical Path Method, work breakdown structure, Gantt charts with different levels, labor utilization vs availability histogram, and an earned value analysis with BCWS, BCWP, and ACWP. It manages schedules, labor, and materials while monitoring cost.
If you're looking for a powerful but easy-to-learn Project Management Software, consider this one. It uses the Critical Path Method (CPM) and can track your schedule, labor, and materials. Plus, it uses both Schedule and Cost Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
One of the standout features of this software is its Gantt charts. They include detail, WBS Summary, and varying summary levels within a chart. You can choose from a variety of optional Gantt features, like start/end dates, task links, critical end, progress, activity selection, and sorting. And summary vs. detail activities are color-coded for easy identification.
The variable display scaling is another bonus, as it allows you to adjust your view in any way you need. There's even a labor use vs. availability histogram that's color-coded by task.
The resource data is used to produce Earned Value reports - Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), and Actual Cost for Work Performed (ACWP). You can generate network diagrams and other schedule and resource reports that are extensively customizable. Plus, task group cloning is available both within a project and from other projects.
For even greater flexibility, you can export and import data from Excel-compatible files. The software also comes with a variety of intuitive data entry dialogs that are integrated with the on-screen displays. And you can even edit your data graphically on a Gantt chart.
Despite all these advanced features, the software is very intuitive and easy to use. You'll find plenty of help in the extensive help file, including a "Getting Started" tutorial. The author has 20 years of experience in Air Force project management, so you can be sure this software is built on a solid foundation.
You can try this software for free for 30 days. The Basic version costs $49.95 and allows 200 activities, while the Pro version costs $99.95 and allows 2000 activities. Larger task limits are available, and network versions that track the number of simultaneous users are available as well.
One of the standout features of this software is its Gantt charts. They include detail, WBS Summary, and varying summary levels within a chart. You can choose from a variety of optional Gantt features, like start/end dates, task links, critical end, progress, activity selection, and sorting. And summary vs. detail activities are color-coded for easy identification.
The variable display scaling is another bonus, as it allows you to adjust your view in any way you need. There's even a labor use vs. availability histogram that's color-coded by task.
The resource data is used to produce Earned Value reports - Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), and Actual Cost for Work Performed (ACWP). You can generate network diagrams and other schedule and resource reports that are extensively customizable. Plus, task group cloning is available both within a project and from other projects.
For even greater flexibility, you can export and import data from Excel-compatible files. The software also comes with a variety of intuitive data entry dialogs that are integrated with the on-screen displays. And you can even edit your data graphically on a Gantt chart.
Despite all these advanced features, the software is very intuitive and easy to use. You'll find plenty of help in the extensive help file, including a "Getting Started" tutorial. The author has 20 years of experience in Air Force project management, so you can be sure this software is built on a solid foundation.
You can try this software for free for 30 days. The Basic version costs $49.95 and allows 200 activities, while the Pro version costs $99.95 and allows 2000 activities. Larger task limits are available, and network versions that track the number of simultaneous users are available as well.
What's New
Version 1.1: New Release - Project Management Software using Schedule and Cost WBS, schedule, labor and resouce tracking. Updated for Vista